Description
This cranberry orange bread is a festive holiday favorite with a perfect balance of tart cranberries and zesty orange. Moist, sweet, and simple to bake, it’s great for holiday breakfasts, desserts, or as a homemade gift.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ¾ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries (or dried, soaked in juice for 10 min)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, orange juice, and zest.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in cranberries gently.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For a glaze, mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tbsp orange juice and drizzle over cooled bread.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for 1 week, or freeze up to 3 months.
- You can substitute lemon zest for orange zest or add nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American